Bluerydge Partners with Fortem Australia

Bluerydge Partners with Fortem Australia to Support First Responders

Strengthening Career Support for First Responders

Bluerydge is proud to announce its partnership with Fortem Australia, an organisation dedicated to providing wellbeing and career support to first responders and their families. This collaboration will see Bluerydge supporting Fortem’s Career Management Program, a key initiative aimed at helping first responders transition into new careers, develop professional skills, and build long-term employment stability.

First responders—police, paramedics, firefighters, and emergency service personnel—are often exposed to high-stress, high-risk environments that can impact their physical and mental wellbeing. Fortem Australia works to ensure they receive comprehensive, integrated wellbeing support, as well as pathways to meaningful employment opportunities when they choose to transition out of frontline roles.

A Shared Commitment to First Responder Wellbeing

Bluerydge recognises the transferable skills and operational expertise that first responders bring to industries like cybersecurity, risk management, and leadership roles. By partnering with Fortem Australia, Bluerydge aims to:

• Promote career pathways and long-term employment for first responders.
• Support recruitment and retention strategies within industries seeking mission-driven professionals.
• Foster a supportive workplace culture that values first responders' experiences and skill sets.

Aligning with Bluerydge’s Policing Pathway Program

This partnership closely aligns with Bluerydge’s Policing Pathway Program, an initiative designed to help law enforcement professionals transition into cybersecurity and technology careers. By working alongside Fortem Australia, Bluerydge expands its ability to support first responders beyond policing, ensuring a wider community of professionals receives access to structured career development and transition support.

Looking Ahead

Bluerydge is excited to collaborate with Fortem Australia and contribute to the Career Management Program’s impact on first responders and their families. As an organisation, Bluerydge remains committed to supporting those who have dedicated their careers to protecting and serving the community.

We look forward to working together to create more opportunities, strengthen career pathways, and foster a workplace culture that truly values first responders and their contributions.

For more information about Fortem Australia and how to support first responders, visit www.fortemaustralia.org.au.